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ELEC-E8427 - Power Transmission Systems, Lecture, 13.1.2023-20.4.2023

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  1. Understand different components of transmission systems.
  2. Analyze transmission systems and understand the planning principles of transmission systems.
  3. Understand operation and control principles of transmission systems.
  4. Understand stability phenomena and faults in transmission systems.
  5. Carry out basic modelling work of transmission systems in simulation tools.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 13.01.2023 - 20.04.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Janne Seppänen, Matti Lehtonen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Components of power transmission systems, power flow in transmission systems, long transmission lines, faults in transmission systems, voltage stability and control, angle stability, frequency stability and control, transmission capacity, transmission system protection, HVDC links and FACTS, blackouts, transmission system simulation, reserves, wind integration, connection to transmission systems and requirements for connection, transmission grid investment planning, relevant current topics on transmission systems.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, calculation exercises, simulation exercise(s), exam.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Contact teaching 48 h, independent studies and work-based learning 64 h, revision 20 h, exam 3 h.

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    13 Climate Action

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring III - V
    2023-2024 Spring III - IV

    Enrollment :

    Registration for Courses on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).

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